The eyes are the windows to the soul. As two lovers intensely look into each other’s eyes, they drink in powerful feelings of attraction or affection. That visual connection with others may be shaped not only by emotions and personality, but also by the shape of the eyes.
Look at your own eyes reflected in a mirror. You’ll see how captivating even your own gaze can be. Yet, for many aging women a lingering gaze often reveals the toll that arises from the vicissitudes of life.
You may have noticed how the appearance of your eyes has changed over the years. It’s one of life’s small tragedies to watch the inviting gaze of a young, demure girl transform over the years into a visage of wrinkles and drooping folds of skin.
Despite Ponce De Leon’s search for the fountain of youth, wrinkles are inevitable, as the body’s ability to regenerate skin cells slows down over time. The epidermis — the outer layer of skin — also loses its ability to retain moisture.
One of the most skin-damaging elements is sunshine. Protecting your face from sun damage can be as simple as donning a wide-brimmed hat and liberally applying sunscreen, when outdoors. UVA rays damage the body’s ability to regenerate healthy skin tissue and if you smoke cigarettes, you will hasten the process.
Over-the-counter moisturizers and deep-cleansing solutions won’t turn back the clock, but will give your current attributes a beauty boost. If you smoke, stop. Ditching that pack of cigarettes will not only benefit your lungs, but also your skin, which happens to be the body’s largest organ. You can also reverse some of the damage with an exfoliating cream.